Ellie James is a spunky fourth-grader who has a major problem: she REALLY wants a horse. She eats, breathes and dreams horses – so much so that her science project is going to test how to get a horse, by either begging, crying or praying.

One day in school, as Ellie yet again daydreams about her award-winning black stallion she really, really, really wants, she sees a scraggly pinto run by the school. Of course, no one believes the daydreaming Ellie, until her mom comes home from her volunteer stint at the local cat clinic and announces she lost a horse that day!

“Horse Dreams” is a sweet tale that tells the story of a girl who not only loves God, but learns to love this scrawny, scraggly horse. The book also introduces the reader to sign language, as Ellie’s little brother is deaf and the family, as well as her friend Colt, often communicate through their hands.